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The Rock ‘s Hercules workout
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The Rock ‘s Hercules workout

Alright, get ready to channel your inner demigod

Stephen White
Stephen White· Apr 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics, Olympic Weightlifting, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Strength training and a full-body workout inspired by The Rock’s workout routine from the 2014 film Hercules. I did this old workout on one of the many workout apps I used and wanted to share it here.

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Biceps
13%
Upper Back
11.8%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Lats
9.2%
Triceps
8.8%
Hamstrings
8.3%
Middle Delts
8.1%
Front Delts
6.1%
Glutes
6.1%
Calves
4.5%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Forearms
2.5%
Chest
2.4%
Lower Back
2.2%
Abs
2%
Adductors
1.8%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1APreacher Curl (Barbell)412 reps@10
1BPreacher Curl (Dumbbell)412 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Barbell)412 reps@10
3Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)412 reps@10
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps@7.5
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)412 reps@10
6Tricep Extension (Cable)412 reps@6
7Dip (Bodyweight)40 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)40 reps@6–10
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)112 reps@6–10
110 reps@6–10
28 reps@6–10
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)112 reps@6–10
110 reps@6–10
28 reps@6–10
4Lat Pulldown312 reps@6–10
5Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@6–10
Superset
6AStanding Pullover (Cable)315 reps@6–10
6BSingle Arm High Row (Cable)315 reps@6–10
7Shrug (Dumbbell)315 reps@6–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)112 reps@10
210 reps@10
18 reps@10
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@6–10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)412 reps@6–10
4One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)320 reps@10
5Reverse Fly412 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Cable)410 reps@6–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Extension425 reps@10
Superset
2ALeg Press450 reps@10
2BLunge (Barbell)450 reps@10
2CWalking Lunge (Dumbbell)440 reps@10
3Hack Squat420 reps@10
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)412 reps@10
5Seated Hamstring Curl412 reps@10
Superset
6AStanding Calf Raise575 reps@10
6BSeated Calf Raise550 reps@10

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, The Rock ‘s Hercules workout is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 90 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

The Rock ‘s Hercules workout is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Rock ‘s Hercules workout is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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